Important things you should know about laser vision correction

Posted in Laser Eye Surgery on August 18, 2010

Hundreds of people around the world have undergone laser vision correction to go from having poor eye sight to near perfect eye sight.

How technological advancements have helped

Technological advancements in laser vision correction have made the surgery safer and more successful. Earlier, laser treatments had limited applications, but now they are used to treat various eye conditions. Technological advancements have also helped to make the surgery accessible to more people.

What to expect from the procedure

The laser vision correction procedure usually only lasts for a short period of time, and the procedure involves reshaping the cornea using pulses of laser light. Laser treatment can be used to treat both nearsightedness and farsightedness. Astigmatism can also be treated with laser vision correction. When the cornea is reshaped, the patients ability to focus light rays is improved.

To qualify for the surgery, you have to fulfill certain criteria. Your eye should be completely mature and developed before the surgery. You should stop wearing contact lenses a matter of weeks before the operation, as contact lenses can temporarily change the shape of the cornea.

If you have had an eye infection or injury in the past, then you might be advised against the surgery.

Before the surgery, you should go for a pre-laser examination with a qualified eye doctor, who will conduct all the necessary tests.